From ebd.ada.org: Essential oil and chlorhexidine mouthrinses similar in managing gingivitis

From ebd.ada.org Essential oil and chlorhexidine mouthrinses similar in managing gingivitis

Plain Language Summary Prepared by: Susan Parker RDH, B.S., MEd, MBA   A Plain Language Summary of: Essential oils compared to chlorhexidine with respect to plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review Van Leeuwen, M. P., Slot, D. E., Van der Weijden, G. A.. Journal of Periodontology. 2011;82(2):174-94

• Authors’ findings
  Based on the analysis, the authors said that, although the chlorhexidine rinse was better at controlling plaque, both rinses did equally well at controlling gingivitis overall. In addition, the likelihood of staining did not seem to be higher with one rinse over another. They weren’t able to analyze study results related to the other factors.
  
  Conclusion
  Good oral hygiene (brushing twice daily and cleaning between your teeth once a day) is the best way to prevent gum disease (including gingivitis). However, mouthrinses sometimes are used to help control symptoms of gum disease. This review of the science indicates that, while the chlorhexidine rinse was better at controlling plaque, mouthrinses with essential oils and chlorhexidine rinses reduced gingivitis to a similar degree.
  
  Plain Language Summary Published Date: 11/15/2012

office closed: Friday March 9, and Saturday March 10

Dr. Mukherji will be at the American Dental Association’s Evidence-Based Champions Conference in Chicago. He’ll be presenting there, too!

M dentistry team!

We are super excited to have an excellent team assembled for you! They are looking forward to meeting you!

Casey and Ruby: RDA (dental assistants)

Karla: dental operations/office manager!

Fort Worth District dental society meeting and Save-A-Smile

I had a chance to speak alongside Dr. Tony Fuqua at the FW district dental society for few minutes. We began to ‘champion the effort’ of EBD (see previous posts) with a 5 minute presentation. Overall, presentation went well: saw few of the younger docs nodding their head with approval, the older ones: staring at their watches. ha!

* On a side note, Dr Fuqua is the founder of Cook Childrens Save-A-Smile program. Save-A-Smile is an outstanding program offering dental care to underprivileged children since 2004 in the Fort Worth area. Her program just recently was awarded the Golden Apple Award from the ADA for access to care. More importantly, she’s a great friend and colleague !! * I am honored to have recently signed up with Save-A-Smile to be one of the many volunteers for such an outstanding program. My first ‘gig’ will be first week of October. Once M Dentistry gets up and running, we’ll be able to provide more services with this program!

The presenter for the evening was Sgt Duane Tinker of Dental Compliance Specialists LLC.  He is a former Texas State Board Investigator who brings much experience and knowledge regarding compliance issues.

Evidence Based Dentistry (EBD)

I just returned from  ADA Headquarters in Chicago. I was honored to be invited to attend the 2011 EBD Champions Conference. Only 100 dentists from across the US were invited. I was inspired by my colleagues from most of the dental specialties to implement and disseminate the Evidence Based Dentistry concept. I had the chance to meet some of the top notch educators, and clinicians from Texas, too. There were 11 of us selected from this great state!

I look forward to sharing information to my colleagues, but most importantly, to my patients.

in the meantime, be sure to check out www.ebd.ada.org

Hello world!

Hello there ! Thank you for visiting this website! We are pleased to announce our dental office will be open fall 2011. This is the initial website we’ll use to communicate our progress. As we get closer to the actual opening, we’ll direct you to the official website. We are so excited to open a dental office that will provide you with a wonderful experience. Please read the “about me” section. 

We will be providing care that will include:

sedation dentistry , family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, implants (placement and restorations), tooth-colored fillings, root canals,  teeth whitening, dental extractions, cleanings, initial phase periodontal (gum) therapy, Invisalign and Clear Correct (clear aligners used to straighten teeth)

We also do believe that the best care can be achieved when using evidence-based principles and decision-making as a tool in your treatment and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. There is an excellent team of specialists located in the north Fort Worth, Keller area that may be involved in your providing you with the greatest care possible.

* We will be applying with insurance coverage the next few weeks, so please let us know what you have, and we’ll look into it! *

* The office will be located at 9500 Ray White, Ste. 105, Keller, TX 76244; (across from Keller Central High School.) *

Please leave any comments, questions, suggestions pertaining to what you would like to experience while at the dentist. (serious, informative, funny, sarcastic, suggestions are welcome…please refrain from graphic, vulgar, sexist, or racial comments.)